How do you know if a church is actually solid? In this episode, Holly breaks down what to look for: biblically sound teaching and healthy leadership, not perfection.

She walks through the warning signs of deviant doctrines like the "prosperity gospel" and NAR teachings, and shares a practical filter for reading a church's statement of faith. Does it show real reverence for Scripture? Are there red flags pointing to NAR influence?

For anyone struggling to find a biblically sound community, Holly offers practical advice. And for those already rooted in a good church, the call is to dig in and serve, not just sit back

In this episode, you’ll learn:

* What Makes a Church Biblically Sound

* A Mature Believer’s Role

* Denominational Flexibility & the Importance of Fellowship

* Why You Should Evaluate Teachings & Statements of Faith

Resources & Links:

Join Holly’s Substack Book Club: hollypivec.substack.com

Read more about NAR tactics in Holly’s book, Counterfeit Kingdom: https://a.co/d/08kKR5j9

#NAR #KathrynKrick #Discernment #FalseTeachers #Apologetics

Kathryn Krick, the 35-year-old lead pastor of 5F Church in Los Angeles, has gone viral for her dramatic deliverance services, theatrical style, and followers laying gifts at her feet. But while critics label her a "cult leader," many are missing a much bigger threat. In this episode, Holly reveals the critical mistake people make when evaluating flashy figures like Krick: assuming the danger is limited to sensational performers. Behind Krick’s viral clips is a core doctrine standard across the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR)—the "Fivefold Ministry." Holly breaks down how NAR teachings, apostolic authority, and coded language like "Mama" and "Papa" are being promoted by soft-spoken, seemingly balanced pastors in local churches nationwide.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

* Why Katherine Krick’s viral book-signing and 5F Church reflect standard NAR doctrine.

* What the "Fivefold Ministry" doctrine actually teaches—and how Ephesians 4:11 is taken out of context.

* The hidden meaning behind titles like "Mama," "Papa," and laying gifts at a leader's feet.

* Why "subtle" NAR churches can be even more dangerous than high-profile, theatrical leaders.

Resources & Links:

Join Holly’s Substack Book Club: hollypivec.substack.com

Read more about NAR tactics in Holly’s book, Counterfeit Kingdom: https://a.co/d/08kKR5j9

#NAR #KathrynKrick #Discernment #FalseTeachers #Apologetics

In this special "On My Radar," episode, I dive into key issues surrounding the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR) and why biblical discernment is more urgent than ever.

I address a commonly asked question: Are prosperity gospel teachings connected with NAR? From there, I discuss recent revelations surrounding Brian Simmons and The Passion Translation, asking why it often takes plagiarism allegations or public scandals for eyes to open, when false teaching should be tested against Scripture first.

Drawing from Acts 17:11 and Revelation 2, I show what true Berean discernment looks like—and why Christians must test claims, prophecies, and leaders against God's Word before major harm is done.

TIMESTAMPS

Prosperity Gospel and the NAR Movement Connection - 0:00

Prosperity Gospel in NAR Churches - 4:39

The Passion Translation and NAR Influence - 6:31

Historical Warnings about TPT and Current Realizations - 9:41

Encouragement for Biblical Discernment - 13:43

Join Holly's Substack community for more on discernment and the New Apostolic Reformation: https://substack.com/@hollypivec

Have these false doctrines affected your walk with Christ? If so, how?

Let us know in the comments 🙌

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#ProsperityGospel #NewApostolicReformation #BiblicalDiscernment #FalseTeachings #ChristianApologetics

We Left the Mission Field: The Reality of "Beyond" and the Theological Drift in Modern Missions

Why would an ethusiastic, committed missionary couple walk away from their life’s work? In this deep-dive, two-part interview, Aaron and Chelsea Hunter share their jarring experience with the missions organization "Beyond." They reveal how the pressures to "hear God's voice" and document numerical growth have led to a "Jesus Hermeneutic" that replaces sound doctrine with subjective impressions, and why they believe these "Church Planting Movements" are hindering the gospel and world missions.

Watch to discover:

The perceived tension between "theological purity" vs. "reaching the nations."

A first-hand account of when "Discovery Bible Studies" bypass God's objective Word in Scripture.

The dangers of "Listening Prayer" and New Apostolic Reformation (NAR) influence on the mission field.

Advice for churches and aspiring missionaries on how to select sound missions organizations to partner with.

 CHAPTERS:

00:00 Introduction to the Hunters' Missionary Journey

03:13 Understanding Beyond: The Organization's Role in Missions

06:01 Concerns Arising: The Influence of YWAM

08:53 "Hearing God's Voice": The Central Pillar of Beyond

12:12 The Dynamics of Listening Prayer

14:55 The Pressure of "Obedience": A Burden on Missionaries

17:46 The Harmful Impact of Listening Prayer on Missionaries' Relationships with God

21:03 The Unbiblical Role of Listening Prayer in Decision-Making

23:55 The Process of Listening Prayer: Steps and Practices

27:11 Urgency in Missions: The 2025 Goal

29:51 The Dangers of Presuming God's Voice and Prophecy

41:51 Testing Divine Revelation and Insufficient Criteria

46:56 Hyper-Spiritualization: Leaving No Room for Simple Encouragement

50:54 Prayer Declarations and Their Influence

54:08 Strategic-Level Spiritual Warfare: Understanding Strongholds

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

Nine Marks: https://www.9marks.org/ (Resources on biblical missions)

ABOUT THIS PODCAST:

The goal of this conversation is not to discourage missions, but to call the church back to a foundation of sound theology and biblical integrity. We believe that true "success" in missions is measured by faithfulness to God's Word in Scripture, not the pursuit of "hearing God's voice" outside of Scripture or rapid multiplication.

#Missions #Beyond #ChurchPlanting #Theology #Christianity #Discernment #Gospel #BibleStudy

How to grow in discernment and not turn cynical? In this episode, Holly shares the subtle line between spotting doctrinal error in the church and not trusting anyone or anything. While this may sound troublesome, she shares her personal experience and growth through three things that have kept her from going down that road, drawing from the church at Ephesus in Revelation 2 and Elijah's meltdown in the cave in 1 Kings.

0:08 Why Discernment Can Tip Into Cynicism

4:38 We're All at Different Places in Our Walk

9:13 Don't Only Focus on the False

13:51 Fill Your Mind With What's True and Good

18:33 Finding Your People (and Why It Matters)

20:00 A Final Word from Galatians 6:9

Join Holly's Substack community for more on discernment and the New Apostolic Reformation: https://substack.com/@hollypivec?r=1rh7cc&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=stories&shareImageVariant=blur

What's helped you stay non-cynical? Let us know in the comments. 🙏

#SpiritualDiscernment #Cynicism #Theology #FalseTeachings #ChristianLife #Discernment

Can certain so-called "Christian" teachings contribute to anxiety, depression, and feelings of failure?

In this conversation, biblical counselor Mark Baker explains how negative narratives, perfectionism, performance-based thinking, and false teachings can deeply impact our mental health. He also shares practical tools for identifying harmful thought patterns, finding hope in the midst of depression, and learning to trust God.

0:00 Negative Narratives and Mental Health

3:10 The Danger of Self-Condemnation

5:50 Why Perfectionism Fuels Depression

8:00 Practical Steps for Anxiety and Depression

10:20 How False Teaching Creates Pressure and Fear

12:00 The Link Between Depression and Hopelessness

15:00 One Question to Ask When You're Depressed

17:20 Where Are You Struggling to Trust God?

19:10 Using Scripture to Renew Your Mind

21:00 Why Bible Verses Aren't Magic Formulas

23:00 Final Encouragement

Check out Mark Baker's book Re-Minded: https://amzn.to/4dXP4iP

See his other resources here: https://www.hopeforlifeonline.com/

Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!

#SpiritualDiscernment #MentalHealth #Theology #FalseTeachings #ChristianMentalHealth #Discernment

Is your mental health suffering because of bad theology? Discover how growing in spiritual discernment can free you from the anxiety, guilt, and emotional damage caused by false teachings.

Many modern Christians are caught in a cycle of subtle shaming, false hope, and spiritual burnout. In this video, we break down why true biblical discernment is actually your greatest mental defense mechanism and a true faith builder.

Learn how to spot "wolves in sheep's clothing," develop a healthy theology of suffering, and guard your mind against counterfeit spirituality.

00:00 - What is biblical discernment?

01:05 - The 3 faculties of the mind

02:13 - The "gymnasium" of the mind

03:16 - Exposing mysticism and false teachings

04:32 - How bad theology hurts mental health

05:18 - The danger of fake revivals

06:35 - True love warns people

08:21 - Social media scrolling vs. mental peace

09:57 - Why NAR theology causes anxiety

12:22 - Spiritual abuse and "shame-bombing"

14:31 - Judging leaders by their fruit

15:38 - Developing a theology of suffering

17:52 - How God uses hardship to train us

20:16 - Rejecting the "quick-fix" gospel

21:55 - Overcoming negative narratives

If you want to grow deep in the Word and learn to guard your mind, make sure to subscribe and hit the notification bell!

Check out Mark Baker's book Re-Minded: https://amzn.to/4dXP4iP

Have you ever experienced spiritual "shame-bombing" or struggled with a "quick-fix" theology? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!

#SpiritualDiscernment #MentalHealth #BiblicalTheology #FalseTeachings #ChristianMentalHealth #Discernment #Hebrews514

Is the "quick fix" culture of modern church movements actually hurting your mental health? In this clip, we break down why true biblical peace isn’t a supernatural "zap," but a daily process of heart work—and how movements like the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR) might be driving people into anxiety and dependency.

If you’ve ever felt exhausted trying to manufacture supernatural experiences or control things outside your hands, this video is for you. We dive deep into the difference between coping mechanisms and true sanctification.

Key Moments in This Video

00:00 Intro: deception, shortcuts, and false teaching

01:10 The “hard work of heart work” vs instant spiritual fixes

04:22 False hope, anxiety, depression, and coping mechanisms

09:25 Dependency on supernatural experiences and emotional highs

12:06 NAR promises, impossible expectations, and control

17:54 Spiritual warfare distractions and losing focus on the gospel

21:27 Dominion theology and “another gospel”

True spiritual growth takes time. In this discussion, Mark Baker unpacks Chapter 4 ("The Hard Work of Heart Work") and Chapter 8 of his book Re-Minded, exposing how the obsession with signs, wonders, and immediate deliverance can create a toxic loop of emotional highs and crashes. By shifting our focus from what we can't control to what we can, we find the sound mind that God actually promised us.

Subscribe for more discussions on spiritual discernment and biblical truth!

#SpiritualDiscernment #MentalHealth #NAR #BiblicalTruth #Sanctification #ChristianPodcast #FaithAndMentalHealth

Is your spiritual life causing more anxiety than peace?

In this episode, I'm with biblical counselor and author Mark Baker to expose the overlooked link between false teachings—specifically within the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR)—and mental health struggles like depression and chronic guilt.

If you’ve ever felt like you "weren't performing enough" for God, or felt trapped by the pressure to hear a "word from God" for every decision, this conversation is for you. We dive deep into why subjective, feelings-based Christianity often leads to a "breaking point" and how you can reclaim a sound mind through the objective truth of Scripture.

In this episode, we discuss:

Biblical Counseling vs. Secular Psychology: Explaining different frameworks

The NAR Mental Health Fallout: Why doctrines like "Heaven on Earth" and "Modern Apostles" often result in hopelessness.

The Rise of "Christian" Mysticism: The subjective mystical practices, like "grave soaking" and "trips to heaven" (via guided visualizations), that are infiltrating the church

Reclaiming a Sound Mind: The vital connection between self-discipline and mental clarity (2 Timothy 1:7).

The "Crack" in the System: How catching one lie or false prophecy can be the first step toward spiritual freedom.

Timestamps:

00:00 – Intro: Reconnecting with Mark Baker.

01:02 – What is biblical counseling and why is it unique?

04:02 – The secularization of pastoral care in modern seminaries.

08:47 – How false teaching creates an "unsound mind."

13:26 – Does NAR attract or create mental health issues?

16:45 – The burden of "performance-based" Christianity.

23:22 – How one "crack" via a false prophecy can lead to freedom.

28:10 – The danger of "subjectivity" and the "Touch not the anointed" trap.

31:25 – Understanding the role of self-discipline in a sound mind.

34:58 – The hard work of "heart work": Avoiding spiritual shortcuts.

Resources Mentioned:

Mark Baker’s Book: Re-Minded: How to Renew Your Mind, Quiet Your Soul, and Transform Your Life - https://www.amazon.com/Re-Minded-Renew-Your-Quiet-Transform/dp/B0DDP78BK6

Have you experienced anxiety or spiritual burnout from these types of teachings? Share your story in the comments below. We’re building a community of truth-seekers and would love to hear from you.

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#HollyPivec #MarkBaker #NAR #BiblicalCounseling #MentalHealth #Discernment #SpiritualAbuse #SoundMind #ChristianPodcast

Is it a miracle from God, a manifestation of the demonic, or just a clever trick?

In this deep-dive interview, professional magician and mentalist Terry Holley pulls back the curtain on the "signs and wonders" appearing in modern movements like the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR). From gold dust and "glory clouds" at Bethel to the secrets of "words of knowledge," Terry explains how mentalism and cold reading can perfectly replicate what many claim to be supernatural.

We also tackle the tough theological questions: Did Pharaoh’s magicians actually perform miracles? Can Satan control the weather? And why do so many Christians give the enemy more credit than the Bible does?

If you’ve ever wondered if what you’re seeing on stage is real or just "extrasensory deception," this episode is for you.

IN THIS EPISODE:

Mentalism vs. Prophecy: How "Question & Answer" routines mimic prophetic words.

The "Glory Cloud" Demystified: Comparing modern church manifestations to Las Vegas illusions.

Theology of the Miraculous: Why creating life (snakes and blood) is a boundary only God crosses.

Occam’s Razor & The Supernatural: Understanding the 4 natural forces before jumping to "miracle" conclusions.

Demons & Objects: The logic (and hilarity) of "demon-possessed" chocolate chip cookies.

CHAPTERS:

0:00 - Introduction: Can magic explain so-called "miracles"?

03:15 - The Q&A Routine: How mentalists "read minds."

08:45 - Gold Dust & Snow: David Copperfield’s secrets.

14:20 - Pharaoh’s Magicians: Miracle or sleight of hand?

22:10 - Signs and Wonders: A Greek word study.

30:35 - Can Satan control the weather? (Lessons from Job)

38:50 - The "Supernormal" vs. The "Supernatural."

45:15 - Debunking "demonized" objects and screaming wood.

52:40 - The $25,000 Challenge for a real miracle.

58:20 - Final thoughts: Staying within biblical boundaries.

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

Book: Astrology and Psychic Phenomena by Terry Holley.

James Randi’s Alpha Project: How two magicians fooled the scientific community.

CONTACT TERRY: [email protected] (For church seminars/performances and questions).

Do you think he’s being too cynical, or is this the discernment the church needs today? Let us know in the comments.

TWO CORRECTIONS SUBMITTED BY TERRY HOLLEY:1. David Hoy's "Hurling the Headlines" is not a book, but it is a chapter found in his booklet, "The Bold and Subtle Miracles of Dr. Faust."2. I accidentally stated that I sent predictions to David Hoy. I should have stated that I sent them to Gary North. Hoy passed in 1981. My correspondence with North was in the 1990s.

#Discernment #Apologetics #NewApostolicReformation #Magic #Theology #TerryHolley #SpiritualWarfare #Mentalism